Hi Pooh - we had 3 couples booked on the Dream Jan 9th - one couple had a work conflict and canceled - then we found out I had a work conflict and canceled - after looking at other options, we decided we had our hearts set on this ship so booked it a week later. The third couple might switch to join us. We're from Roanoke Va. - not as young as you but not retirement age either.

Poohbaby

10-02-2009 12:35 PM

We're all from Alabama. I've been following this ship everyday with the webcams. I'm so excited...only 3 1/2 months left. Hope someone posts some reviews and pics this weekend. I would love to see the deluxe ocean view cabin.

denjoker

10-07-2009 09:14 AM

We booked many months ago and have been following the construction closely. The atrium looks awesome! People who don't cruise don't understand how the anticipation of that week is such a big part of the cruise - I call it my giant carrot that keeps me going at work! http://bestsmileys.com/thumbs/7.gif

Poohbaby

10-07-2009 09:48 AM

How many cruises will this make for you? This is only my 4th.

denjoker

10-13-2009 05:43 PM

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Hard to believe that it will be our tenth - I got hooked the first time I went about 5 years ago on the Carnival Paradise. We've tried Royal Carib, Princess, and Holland as well. All sailed to the Carib - would love to go on an Alaska or Mediter cruise but can't take that much time off from work - guess that will have to wait until we retire. What other ships have you been on? http://bestsmileys.com/thumbs/7.gif

Poohbaby

10-16-2009 05:58 AM

Holiday 2x and Carnival Fantasy 1x. I'm sure neither of these will compare to the "DREAM". This is your 10th so will will get free laundry, right?

denjoker

11-02-2009 02:30 PM

Not sure about the free laundry - probably ahve to go on Carnival 10 times - we've been on 2 Royal Carib, 1 Princess, 1 Holland, 6 Carnival. The biggest ship was Mariner of the seas - still not as big as the dream. Royal just launched oasis of the seas - 20 stories high! Getting excited - won't be long now! http://bestsmileys.com/thumbs/7.gif

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Dave

11-02-2009 02:40 PM

Yes, on your tenth cruise with Carnival you get complimentary wash and fold laundry.

Cruise Fanatic

11-03-2009 01:53 PM

Mariner is bigger than the CCL Dream. The Oasis really only has 17 decks. There is no deck 13.